Posted on 07/13/2015 4:34:50 AM PDT by Sean_Anthony
Are we still a serious country?
I couldnt help but notice something last week about the stories that were emphasized in the news and about the way they were treated.
Lets start with Donald Trump. He may not be your top choice for president. He may not be mine. But the reaction to what he said about illegal immigrants bringing crime into the United States has been one of the most absurd spectacles weve seen in some time. His fellow Republican candidates have either rushed to denounce his statement, or have been put on the defensive in explaining why they dont want to.
Hillary Clinton, of course, declared herself disappointed in her long-time financial backer. Given the tenor of the times, its easy and politically risk-free for her to say that so of course shes going to say it.
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Hadn’t thought of Herman for a while...
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